Written questions

Heating: Building Regulations

2026-05-17 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · 2468 · Official question

Graham Leadbitter

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether modern high heat retention storage heaters meet the requirements for Part L Building Compliance in SAP 10.3.

Answer

Energy efficiency requirements for new dwellings and buildings in England are set through the Building Regulations, which specify overall performance standards rather than mandating particular technologies.Building regulations are devolved, and standards ...